By Bida Elly David National Lawmakers criticized the National Minister of Environment and Forestry for not taking sufficient action to address the devastating floods that are worsening food insecurity across the country. Minister Josephine Napwon faced tough questions on Tuesday when cabinet ministers appeared before the parliament following a[Read More…]
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Oyet questions supplementary budget delay
By Bida Elly David A heated debate erupted in the National Parliament on Tuesday regarding the delayed supplementary national budget demanded from the finance ministry. The Ministry of Finance was initially tasked by Parliament to draft a supplementary budget to address public sector needs (including elections and salary improvement)[Read More…]
LEADERSHIP AS GOD INTENDED
By Very Rev. Nathaniel Garang Aduotdiit IT’S NOT WISE TO BLAME GOD. Proverbs 19:3 ERV “People ruin their lives with the foolish things they do, and then they blame the Lord for it.” I have often heard people of God, so helplessly giving testimony, or rather expressing their grievance,[Read More…]
It is worrisome seeing leaders of tomorrow dying of hunger
Of the 7.2 million people facing food shortage in South Sudan, roughly 4.0 million are youth, out of a separate report of 1.2 million children with acute malnutrition in South Sudan. This clearly tells that a youthful part of the population is at an increased risk of food shortage. As[Read More…]
A short story of my last meeting with myself
Sometimes life seems short when so many good things are happening in your life. Maybe you got a new job and you just celebrated your graduation a few days ago. Now it seems like it is too fast. You want it to be slow so that you enjoy the moment[Read More…]
SPLM on driving seat to tame economic crises-Lam
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary-General, Peter Lam Both says that the party has now taken a lead in taming the volatile economy in the country. Mr. Lam made this remark on Monday at the swearing-in of Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo, Elia Richard Box, and Gola[Read More…]
South Sudan joins Regional Financial Management Institute
By Charles K Mark South Sudan has signed a memorandum of understanding to become the 15th member of the Microeconomic and Financial Management Institute (MEFMI). The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. James Alic Garang, signed on behalf of the Government of South Sudan, while Dr.[Read More…]
Parliament adopts Kiir’s inaugural speech as policy document
By Bida Elly David The transitional national legislative assembly adopted President Salva Kiir’s inaugural speech on Monday during the resumption of sittings after Christmas recess. In Tuesday’s sitting that scrutinized the president’s policy statement, lawmakers analyzed and deliberated on the document with observations and recommendations. Kiir’s speech, which was[Read More…]
Insecurity, a stumbling block to South Sudan’s agriculture production
By Charles K Mark The minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Josephine Lagu has blamed insecurity across South Sudan as the major factor to poor agricultural production. Mrs. Lagu made the statement after lawmakers, during parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, raised concerns over a looming hunger across the country. In[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Diplomats in agony over non-payment
By Charles K Mark The minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation laments over suffering of South Sudan’s foreign diplomats, saying they are not paid. Ramadan Mohamed Abdalla Goc said the country has the least number of embassies in the world, but the diplomates have not been paid for[Read More…]
Nairobi Talks: Chief mediator reassures delegates of security amid assassination claims
By Charles K Mark Kenyan mediation team for South Sudan peace talks in Nairobi has reassured delegates and the public that discussions are being held in a secure environment. The assurance stemmed from claims of assassination attempts against rebel leader Gen. Stephen Buoy Rolyang. In a joint statement issued[Read More…]
Election not an easy matter without agreement-Lomuro
By Bida Elly David Conducting democratic elections is not an easy matter. There is need to expedite implementation of the revitalized agreement to pave way for polls, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs has said. South Sudan is journeying towards the end of a transitional period, expected to conclude with[Read More…]
No hope for salaries- says Finance Minister
By Bida Elly David National minister of finance has sounded alarm of “no hope” to pay salaries due to poor revenue generation from oil and non-oil sectors. Engineer Awow Daniel Chuang made the statement yesterday at Parliament, during scrutiny of President Salva Kiir’s speech made at the opening of[Read More…]
MP denies involvement in land dispute
By Hou Akot Hou A national Member of Parliament, Hon. Madut Biar Yel, who hails from Greater Gom-juer constituency in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, distanced himself from a land-related dispute in his area. MP Madut faulted rumormongers for instigating a land dispute that arose recently,[Read More…]
Reckless driver kills two, in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou At least two women from Nyanruet village of Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State were tragically killed on Sunday while walking along the highway towards Yargot Piny-dong. State Traffic Police Director, Mou Dut blamed the accident on “over speeding by a reckless driver”.[Read More…]
Bright Stars Land Prestigious London Warm-Up match against Team USA
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s basketball team, the Bright Stars, is gearing up for the Olympics in style. They’ll face the mighty United States of America in a friendly match held in London before heading to Paris. The exciting news comes after the Bright Stars secured their spot[Read More…]
Al-Salam FC under warning against football violence
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National League’s organizing committee has taken disciplinary action against Al-Salam FC, following an abandoned match against Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu on Sunday. The incident involved Al-Salam FC fans, who invaded the pitch during a game that was played on May 19th at Wau Stadium.[Read More…]
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THE BENEFITS OF SERVING THE LORD
By Very Rev. Nathaniel Garang Aduotdiit The purpose of our existence is for the service of God. Some years ago, I had an accident where two people died on the spot. I as well gave off the ghost. I didn’t actually know where I was until a brother who[Read More…]
Central Equatoria state aids returnees
By James Innocent Central Equatoria state leadership under, Governor Augustino Jadala Wani delivered essential supplies to returnees in Senema Boma, Yei River County. The aid package included over 10 tons of maize flour, cooking oil, beans, and agricultural tools. The vital assistance comes as hundreds of families return from[Read More…]